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Step 12:
(Mortar option only)
Lift the bath and set it into the podi-
um. Level the bath longitudinally first, then across its width. Check,
underneath the bath, that the mortar has squeezed and that there is
adequate mortar for support under the feet. Add some if necessary.
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Step 13:
(non-mortar potion only)
Level the bath longitudi-
nally first, then across its width by adding adjustment shims
under the feet. Glue the shims to the feet and the floor using
construction adhesive.
PLUMBING INSTALLATION
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Step 1:
(Bath mounted faucets) Roman tub style faucets can be
mounted either onto the podium, or they can be attached
directly to the bath. When attachment to the bath is called for,
great care must be taken when drilling through the acrylic.
√
Always use a sharp hole-saw with a pilot bit that extends at
least 1/4” below it.
√
The hole saw must always be larger than the fitting, forcing an
object through a hole that is too small will damage the acrylic.
√
Drill slowly and steadily letting the tool do the work. This will
help to reduce heat build-up and binding at the acrylic surface.
√
When installing the fixtures never over-tighten them as this can
cause damage to the acrylic surface.
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Step 2:
Now that the plumbing installation is complete, your new
bath needs to be leak tested. We recommend a 20 minute soak test,
the bath should be filled above the level of the overflow and left to
stand for 20 minutes. If no leaking is detected at the bath or the
plumbing hook-ups during or after 20 minutes you may continue
with the installation.
SYSTEM HOOK-UP
All electrical connections should be done by a competent licensed
electrician and conform to the local building codes in your area.
Each of your bath’s systems should be connected to an independ-
ent 15amp class-A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) breaker.
Where allowed by law hey can be connected to GFCI outlets con-
nected to a regular breaker.
The bath systems and controls are designed to operate on
110/120 Volts AC. (North America), 60hz or 220/240 Volts AC,
50hz (Europe) only.
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Step 1:
Turn off the power to the bath circuit at the electrical panel.
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Step 2:
Hook up the factory installed 14/3 JJ wiring from the
control module and/or blower and/or pump and/or inline
heater and/or light to the circuit panel using 14/2 NMD cable
(see fig. 17)
. If the distance from the electrical panel to the bath
is further than 30m (100ft), refer to your local building code to
make sure that a sufficient gauge cable is used.
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Step 3:
Electronic touch pad or switch:
The hole for the elec-
tronic touch pad or switch is drilled at the factory. The pad or
switch has a self-sealing gasket that will hold it in place.
Depending on your model it will plug directly into the motor or
control module
(see fig.17).
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Step 4:
Optional Bath light:
The optional bath light is operated
using an air switch. The switch can be mounted on the podium
or directly on the deck of the bath.
For mounting directly on the
bath follow the same procedure as Plumbing installation
step 1 “bath mounted faucets.”
The air tube is attached to the
barbed fittings on the both the bottom of the switch and on the
light control module which houses the transformer. The housing
for the light is factory installed on the bath
(see fig.18)
. Please
see “maintenance”
pg.13
for light bulb replacement instructions.
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Step 5:
Optional in-line water heater:
The in-line water heater
has a built-in pressure switch that automatically turns the unit
on when the whirlpool pump is operating. There is a red light
at the top of the unit, which will be illuminated when the unit
is in operation. No further connections other than those in
step 2 are necessary.
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Step 6:
System test:
Now that the electrical installation is com-
plete, the power can be turned on at the electrical panel. The
bath should be filled above the level of the jets and the system
run for twenty minutes
(see operating instructions pg.11)
. If no
leaks are detected and all of the systems are functioning normally
you may proceed with the remainder of the installation.
(electrical installation)
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